Get Parking and maneuvering Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

Parking and maneuvering

Parking the vehicle

Parking

WARNING

Parking the vehicle incorrectly can result in the vehicle rolling, even on slight downhill slopes. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.

When parking, always follow the steps in the speciﬁed order.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure the electronic parking brake is activated and the red warning light

Cockpit display once the ignition has been switched off.

comes on in the Volkswagen Digital

Ignition switch: Never remove the remote vehicle key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the steering lock could engage

suddenly. Then you would not be able to steer the vehicle.

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. In vehicles with an automatic transmission, move the selector lever into the P position.

3. Set the electronic parking brake.

4. On uphill and downhill slopes, turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle will roll into a curb if it begins moving.

5. Stop the engine and switch the ignition off.

The red

indicator light in the instrument cluster display will turn on.

6. Release the brake.

7. To engage the steering lock, you may need to turn the steering wheel slightly.

8. Exit the vehicle ⇒

. Pay attention to other road users.

9. Take all vehicle keys with you and lock the vehicle.

WARNING

If children, people requiring assistance or animals are left unattended in the vehicle, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.

Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle. They could move the selector lever, switching off the electronic

parking brake. The vehicle could move.

Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals in the vehicle. Depending on the season, the temperature inside the vehicle could become

very high or low.

Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.

To avoid damage and dangerous situations, always park the vehicle in a suitable parking area

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NOTICE

Any unevenness in the ground, as well as sand and mud may mean that the vehicle cannot be parked safely and may be damaged.

Always park the vehicle on solid and level ground.

NOTICE

Vehicle components that are low to the ground such as the bumpers, spoilers, and parts of the suspension could be damaged when driving over objects

protruding up from the ground.

Drive carefully over driveways, ramps, curbs and ﬁxed barriers, as well as when driving through dips.

Electronic parking brake

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Fig. 139 In the center console: button for the electronic parking brake.

Switching on

1. When the vehicle is stationary, pull and hold the button for the electronic parking brake ﬁg. 139

The yellow indicator light in the

button comes on.

If the electronic parking brake is switched on, the red indicator light comes on in the instrument cluster.

Switching off

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Press the brake pedal and press the

button.

Or: when the engine is running, press the accelerator pedal lightly without pressing the brake pedal.

The indicator light in the button and the red warning light in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit will turn off.

Automatic switch-on if you leave the vehicle incorrectly

In vehicles with an automatic transmission or DSG^®automated transmission, if the system detects that the vehicle was exited incorrectly, it can switch on the

electronic parking brake automatically ⇒

WARNING

Exiting the vehicle incorrectly can result in the vehicle rolling. This can cause accidents, serious injuries, and property damage.

Always follow the speciﬁed steps in the correct order when parking the vehicle.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure the electronic parking brake is activated and the red

comes on after switching off the ignition.

warning light in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit display

Automatic switch-off when starting to drive

The parking brake releases automatically as you drive off if one of the following situations occurs when the driver's door is closed

Automatic transmission: A gear is engaged or changed.

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Starting to drive on steep inclines or with increased vehicle weight

You can prevent the electronic parking brake from releasing automatically if you pull the

switch upward and hold it up while starting to drive.

switch is released.

If more engine power is required when starting to drive, the electronic parking brake will release only after the

This can make it easier to start driving when towing a heavy load.

Emergency braking function

Only use the emergency braking function in an emergency, if the vehicle cannot be stopped using the brake pedal

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1. Pull and hold the

switch.

The vehicle will brake abruptly. A warning chime will also sound at the same time.

WARNING

Using the electronic parking brake incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Always use the brake pedal to brake the vehicle and never the electronic parking brake unless it is an emergency. The braking distance will be

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signiﬁcantly longer because only the rear wheels will be braked under certain circumstances.

Do not press the accelerator pedal when the engine is running and a gear is engaged if the vehicle is to be brought to a standstill. The parking break may

release and the vehicle could start to move.

Noises can be heard when the electronic parking brake is operated or checked after a longer period.

Troubleshooting

Holding force in the current situation is too low

The red warning light

is blinking.

It is not possible to park the vehicle safely.

1. Park the vehicle in another location or on a ﬂat surface.

Electronic parking brake malfunction

The yellow central warning light comes on. The

symbol with a message is additionally shown in the instrument cluster display.

1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The electronic parking brake does not switch off

The requirements for switching off the electronic parking brake are not met ⇒ Electronic parking brake.

The 12 V vehicle battery is drained ⇒ Preparing and Performing a Jump-start.

Information about the parking systems

Safety instructions

WARNING

The intelligent technology of the Park Distance Control (PDC) cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the

system. Do not allow the increased convenience provided by the parking systems to tempt you into taking risks. The parking systems cannot replace the driver's

attention.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and trafﬁc conditions.

Always keep an eye on the parking direction and the vehicle surroundings. Pay particular attention to small children, animals and objects.

Bear in mind that the parking system may not be able to react if the vehicle approaches too quickly and no warning is issued.

Do not allow the parking system's display to distract you from the trafﬁc around you.

WARNING

Camera lenses enlarge and distort the ﬁeld of vision. Using the camera image to estimate the distance to people or obstacles may not be precise and can cause

accidents and serious injuries.

Do not rely on the camera system image.

NOTICE

In parking spaces without a curb, park at least 20 inches (50 cm) away from walls and buildings to reduce the risk of vehicle damage.

Sensor and camera boundaries

Various sensors and cameras that detect the vehicle surroundings ultrasonically, by radar waves, and visually are located on and in the vehicle. The various parking

systems use different combinations of sensors. All sensors have technical and physical limits ⇒

In some situations, some objects may not be detected, e.g. trailer draw bars, narrow poles, fences, posts, and trees, extremely low or high obstacles, or trunk

lids that are opening or already open ⇒

The parking system coverage areas have “blind” spots in their range where they cannot detect people and objects.

Dirt, ice, or water on the sensors and cameras may be detected as obstacles or prevent the detection of objects in some cases. In addition to dirt and snow,

soap residue or other coatings can also impair the sensor range → page , Exterior care and cleaning.

External noises and certain surfaces on objects and clothing can affect the sensor signals. In some situations, people and objects may not be detected or may

be detected incorrectly.

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Certain objects, such as small posts or grating, cannot be shown or cannot be adequately shown due to the resolution of the screen and if there is insufﬁcient

lighting.

The cameras only show two-dimensional images on the screen. Due to the lack of depth of ﬁeld, it may be difﬁcult or impossible to identify protruding objects o

recesses in the road.

Volkswagen recommends practicing with the parking systems in a location or parking space with no traffic in order to become acquainted with the functions.

Requirements

The use of parking systems, e.g. with camera assistance, may not be allowed in some regions according to legal provisions.

Use the parking systems only where permitted by legal provisions.

General information

So that the sensors and cameras can detect the area surrounding the vehicle as well as possible and display this image on the Infotainment system screen, the

following requirements must be met.

The doors and trunk lid are closed.

The outside mirrors must not be folded in.

The sensors or cameras are not covered by attachments or decorative license plate frames. The decorative number plate frame and the number plate itself

must not protrude at the sides or bottom.

The vehicle must be on level ground.

The vehicle must not be loaded primarily in the rear or on one side.

Engine is running.

Braking assistance systems such as ESC or ASR are switched on.

If you use any other functions in the Infotainment system while you are parking, the parking function and its warning chimes will be deactivated.

Finding a suitable parking space

The length and width of the parking space must be larger than the vehicle measurements and provide enough space to maneuver.

The distance when driving past the parking space is approx. 1 m (approx. 3 feet).

Vehicles with Park Assist: The speed when passing the parking space is, for parking spaces parallel to the road, maximum approx. 40 km/h (approx.

25 mph), and for parking spaces across the road maximum approx. 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).

Automatic braking intervention

A parking system's automatic braking

support helps to avoid collisions, if an

obstacle is detected.

Parking systems with braking support

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has parking systems with a maneuvering and/or emergency braking function

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WARNING

The increased comfort offered by the parking system automatic braking intervention should not cause you to take safety risks. In some situations, function of the

automatic braking intervention may be limited or it may not function at all. Collisions with obstacles can lead to injuries and vehicle damage. The system cannot

replace the driver's attention.

Stay attentive and do not rely only on the parking systems.

Always be ready to take over braking and steering.

Do not take any risks when it comes to safety.

React to the warnings and recommendations from the parking systems.

Requirements

When maneuvering, the vehicle is not driving faster than approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).

A parking system has been switched on.

What happens during an automatic braking intervention?

If there is an obstacle, the vehicle brakes to a stop and is kept stationary for around two seconds.

1. After braking, press the brake pedal to keep the vehicle stationary.

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2. Check your surroundings.

Park Assist: If the speed is too high, the vehicle will brake to a stop. The parking process can then be resumed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a message on the instrument cluster display.

Switching on and off

Automatic braking is activated or deactivated when a parking system is switched on or off by the driver.

1. Or: tap the

function key in the parking system's screen display.

Maneuver braking for Park Distance Control

Automatic braking support is only possible when there are obstacles in the rear area.

1. Brake if there is an obstacle nearby in front of the vehicle.

Driving with a trailer

If a trailer is connected electrically, the automatic braking support in the rear area is deactivated.

If the trailer hitch was not installed at the factory, the parking system must be manually deactivated when towing a trailer.

General information

Switch the parking system off if automatic braking support happens too frequently, like when driving off-road.

If the maneuver braking function for Park Distance Control intervenes to stop the vehicle, the function will be inactive for a distance of approx. 5 m (approx.

16 ft) when driving in the same direction. It will become active again if the gear or selector lever position changes.

The parking process is canceled following Park Assist emergency braking due to an obstacle.

Following a Rear Traffic Alert emergency braking intervention, it will take approx. 10 seconds before automatic braking support can occur again.

Troubleshooting

The parking system is functioning differently than expected

The system conditions are not met ⇒ Requirements.

The sensors or camera may be dirty or covered with ice ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning.

The camera lens is dirty and the camera image is not clear ⇒ Exterior care and cleaning.

Sources of noise, such as a jackhammer or driving over cobblestones, can interfere with the ultrasonic signal.

The vehicle is damaged in the area of the sensors or camera, for example from parking barriers, or the paint may have been changed or other structural

modiﬁcations may have been made near the sensors or camera, for example to the vehicle front end or to the suspension.

The areas detected by the sensors or camera may be blocked by accessories such as bicycle racks.

Fault displays

1. Note any messages on the instrument cluster display and in the Infotainment system.

NOTICE

Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility in the event of a parking system malfunction. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

No sensor or camera view or the parking system has been switched off

If a sensor malfunctions, the sensor area is deactivated. The sensor area affected can be displayed in the Infotainment system by the

may be completely switched off.

symbol. The parking syste

If Park Distance Control is malfunctioning, a continuous tone will sound for several seconds when you switch it on. Where applicable, a message will appear in the

instrument cluster display.

1. Check if one of the causes listed is responsible.

2. Once the source of the issue has been resolved, switch the system on again.

3. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The Park Assist is canceled automatically

Park Assist will end the parking process if one of the following situations occurs:

The

function key is pressed.

The driver takes over steering.

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Parking and maneuvering for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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